MRP Controller — Drive On-Time Delivery & Inventory Health

Atlas NextWave; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave in Lincoln is seeking a Material Resource Planning (MRP) Controller to join our industrial engineering and manufacturing operations. You will create, maintain and communicate detailed delivery plans for specific part orders, ensuring customer commitments and production needs are met.

You will provide visibility of delivery risks and opportunities to the Supply Chain Management Team, driving improvements in planning, inventory management and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, logistics or supply chain environments.
• Knowledge of production planning, scheduling and inventory control.
• Understanding of ERP systems, ideally SAP.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive problem-solver with collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Respond to demand changes with clear visibility of impact on customer requirements and delivery commitments.
• Maintain component planning data to cascade demand across the supply chain.
• Plan and manage stock levels to achieve inventory targets and efficient material usage.
• Ensure supplier delivery commitments are maintained in SAP and monitor schedule adherence.
• Support new part introductions and ensure compliance with supply chain processes.
• Use standard systems and reporting tools to identify and resolve delivery risks.
• Act as operational contact for suppliers and drive improvements in planning, lead times and delivery.
• Lead supplier reviews to meet Quality, Cost and Delivery objectives.
• Coordinate delivery issues, manage shortages and recovery plans, escalate risks when needed.
• Assess supplier capacity and workload to anticipate delivery impacts.

Skills

Engineering experience

Production planning

Inventory control

ERP systems (SAP)

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Supplier engagement

Tools

SAP

Job description

Atlas NextWave in Lincoln is seeking a Material Resource Planning (MRP) Controller to join our industrial engineering and manufacturing operations. You will create, maintain and communicate detailed delivery plans for specific part orders, ensuring customer commitments and production needs are met.

You will provide visibility of delivery risks and opportunities to the Supply Chain Management Team, driving improvements in planning, inventory management and supplier performance.